Risks with older adults in acute care settings: UK occupational therapists’ and physiotherapists’ perceptions of risks associated with discharge and professional practice

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 381-393 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita Atwal ◽  
Anne McIntyre ◽  
Claire Wiggett
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Acute Care ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Acute Care Settings

Behavioral Problems in Older Adults in Acute Care Settings

2002 ◽  
Vol 24 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 3-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin L. Cassidy ◽  
Helen Davies ◽  
Ruth O'hara ◽  
Martin S. Mumenthaler ◽  
Martha Buffum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Acute Care ◽  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Acute Care Settings

A multicenter study of animal-assisted activity and anxiety among older adults hospitalized in acute care settings

2021 ◽  
pp. 151447
Author(s):  
Mildred Ortu Kowalski ◽  
Carnette Smith ◽  
Donna A. Cole ◽  
Eileen Bersick ◽  
Nowai Keleekai-Brapoh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Acute Care ◽  
Multicenter Study ◽  
Acute Care Settings

scholarly journals An approach to develop a continuing professional development workshop for nurses to differentiate, delirium, dementia and depression among older adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Hala Elansari ◽  
Jessie Johnson ◽  
Daniel Robert Kelly
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Acute Care ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Functional Decline ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Health Care Expenditures ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Acute Care Settings ◽  
Lack Of Knowledge

Delirium, dementia, and depression challenge nurses in acute care settings. They negatively impact older adult's health, well-being, and quality of life. Misdiagnosis of delirium, dementia, and depression is associated with higher mortality rate, functional decline, increased length of stay, higher admission and institutionalization rates, and higher health care expenditures. Nurses in acute care settings have a lack of knowledge about delirium, dementia, and depression. This lack of knowledge could have implication as necessary referrals to physicians is needed in order to ensure initiating of appropriate treatment.  Continuing professional development is necessary to keep nurses abreast of the rapid changes in knowledge and technology needed to provide safe and high quality services. Providing an opportunity to participate in continuing professional development on this particular subject would go a long way to facilitate knowledge translation. As a result nurses will be equipped with the adequate knowledge and skills to meet the overall goal of providing quality care for older adults in different care settings.

scholarly journals Occupational Therapists' Perceptions of Predischarge Home Assessments with Older Adults in Acute Care

2008 ◽  
Vol 71 (2) ◽  
pp. 52-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita Atwal ◽  
Anne McIntyre ◽  
Christine Craik ◽  
Jacki Hunt
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Acute Care ◽  
Occupational Therapists
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